Key Highlights:
Yuzvendra Chahal Takes Stunning Hat-Trick to Break CSK’s Back at Chepauk
Yuzvendra Chahal turned the tide for Punjab Kings in stunning fashion during Match 49 of IPL 2025, grabbing a hat-trick and dismantling Chennai Super Kings’ hopes of a strong finish. The leg-spinner struck in the 19th over, taking the wickets of MS Dhoni, Deepak Hooda, and Anshul Kamboj in three successive deliveries — sending shockwaves through Chepauk.
The Hat-Trick Sequence – Pure Skill and Precision
🔹 Ball 18.2 – MS Dhoni c Wadhera b Chahal
A floated leg-break outside off was slapped straight to long-off, where Nehal Wadhera made no mistake. Dhoni’s short cameo ended just as he looked to cut loose.
🔹 Ball 18.4 – Deepak Hooda c Arya b Chahal
Chahal tossed it up again, this time wide of off. Hooda stepped out looking to loft over extra cover, but only managed a leading edge to Priyansh Arya at point.
🔹 Ball 18.5 – Anshul Kamboj b Chahal
A classic leg-spinner’s delivery. Full and teasing on middle stump, it spun subtly past the bat as Kamboj played across the line. The stumps lit up — golden duck.
Bonus Blow – Fourth Wicket in the Over
Chahal wasn’t done. On the very next ball (18.6), he got Noor Ahmad caught skying a mistimed slog into the air — completing 4 wickets in 5 balls, triggering an unforgettable collapse as CSK went from 186/6 to 186/9 in a blink.
Chahal’s Final Figures – Match-Winning Spell
- Overs: 2.6
- Runs: 32
- Wickets: 4
- Hat-Trick Victims: Dhoni, Hooda, Kamboj
- Strike Rate: Devastating — 1 wicket every 4.5 balls
Historic Moment – Chahal’s 2nd IPL Hat-Trick
This was Yuzvendra Chahal’s second IPL hat-trick, reinforcing his reputation as one of the league’s most impactful leg-spinners. With this effort, he becomes one of only a few bowlers in IPL history to take multiple hat-tricks.
What This Means for the Match
Chahal’s brilliance reversed the momentum CSK had built through Sam Curran’s 88, turning a potential 200+ score into a scramble for every extra run. PBKS now enter the chase with energy and belief, knowing their veteran spinner has just delivered a defining moment in IPL 2025.
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